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1. A method for printing emails or items from a message service from a mobile device, comprising the steps of: receiving, at a server capable or enabled to manage or process printing, an item from a mobile device, the item having one or more attachments; responsive to receiving the item, generating a notification message that contains a link to a particular URL and sending the notification message to the mobile device; responsive to the link being activated, at the URL, dynamically generating an object, wherein the dynamically generated object is configured to allow selecting any of the one or more attachments and configured to allow selecting printing options associated with the one or more attachments; and responsive to receiving one or more selections of the one or more attachments and to receiving selected printing options associated with the one or more selections, sending the one or more selections of the one or more attachments and the selected printing options to a printing device; wherein one or more steps of are performed by one or more processors.
A method for mobile printing of email and message service items involves a server receiving an item (with attachments) from a mobile device. The server generates a notification message containing a unique URL and sends it back to the mobile device. When the user clicks the link, the server dynamically creates an object (like a webpage) at that URL. This object allows the user to select attachments and specify printing options. Upon selection, the chosen attachments and printing options are sent to a printing device. This process is performed by one or more processors.
2. The method of claim 1 , the notification message is a response email, the response email contains the link, and the response email is returned to an address from where the email arrived.
The method for mobile printing where, the notification message sent to the mobile device is a reply email. This reply email contains the link to the dynamically generated object for print selection and it's sent back to the originating email address.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dynamically generated object comprises thumbnail images, wherein each thumbnail image is associated with one of said one or more attachments or a body of the item, itself.
The method for mobile printing where, the dynamically generated object presented to the user includes thumbnail images. Each thumbnail represents either an attachment or the main body of the email or message service item. The user can visually identify the items they wish to print through these thumbnails.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said each thumbnail image associated with said one or more attachments is a live hypertext link to a larger representation of said associated attachment.
The method for mobile printing where, each thumbnail image of the attachments acts as a live hyperlink. Clicking a thumbnail leads to a larger, more detailed representation of the linked attachment, allowing the user to preview the content before selecting it for printing.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said each larger representation is a part of an image gallery with next and previous links.
The method for mobile printing where, each larger representation of the attachment is part of an image gallery. This gallery provides "next" and "previous" links, enabling the user to easily navigate through multiple attachments and preview them individually.
6. The method of claim 3 , wherein said dynamically generated object is an html page with multiple images comprising in part said thumbnail images.
The method for mobile printing where, the dynamically generated object is an HTML page. This page displays multiple images, including the thumbnail images of the attachments. The HTML structure provides a user interface for selecting and managing print jobs.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dynamically generated object is presented on a browser at the mobile device.
The method for mobile printing where, the dynamically generated object (containing the thumbnails and printing options) is displayed within a browser on the mobile device. This leverages the existing browser capabilities for rendering the user interface and handling user interactions.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printing options comprise any of: duplex, number of pages, media size, color, black and white.
The method for mobile printing where, the available printing options include settings such as duplex printing (double-sided), number of copies, media size (e.g., letter, A4), color or black and white printing. These options allow the user to customize the print job according to their preferences.
9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: responsive to said receiving said one or more selections of the one or more attachments and to receiving selected printing options associated with the one or more selections, generating and returning a status of said selections.
The method for mobile printing further includes a step where, after the user selects attachments and printing options, the server generates and sends back a status message to the mobile device. This status message provides feedback on the selections made and confirms that the printing request has been received.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the item is an email.
The method for mobile printing where, the item being processed is an email. This specifies that the described printing process is particularly applicable to emails and their attachments.
11. An apparatus for printing emails or items from a message service from a mobile device, comprising the steps of: a server capable or enabled to manage or process printing configured to receive an item from a mobile device, the item having one or more attachments; a generating processor configured to generate, in response to the item being received, a notification message that contains a link to a particular URL and sending the notification message to the mobile device; a generating processor to dynamically generate, in response to the link being activated, an object at the particular URL, wherein the dynamically generated object is configured to allow selecting any of the one or more attachments and configured to allow selecting printing options associated with the one or more attachments; and a sending processor configured to send the one or more selections of the one or more attachments and the selected printing options to a printing device, in response to the one or more selections of the one or more attachments being received and to the selected printing options associated with the one or more selections being received; wherein at least one of the processors comprises a hardware implementation.
An apparatus for mobile printing of emails and message service items, includes a server which receives an item (with attachments) from a mobile device. A processor generates a notification message containing a unique URL and sends it back to the mobile device. Another processor dynamically generates an object (like a webpage) at that URL, allowing the user to select attachments and printing options. Upon selection, a sending processor sends the chosen attachments and printing options to a printing device. At least one of these processors is implemented in hardware.
12. A method for printing emails or items from a message service from a mobile device, comprising the steps of: receiving, at a server capable or enabled to manage or process printing, an item from a mobile device, the item having one or more attachments; responsive to receiving the item, generating a notification message that contains a link to a particular URL and sending the notification message to the mobile device; responsive to receiving the item, generating an object at the particular URL, wherein the generated object is configured to allow selecting any of the one or more attachments and configured to allow selecting printing options associated with the one or more attachments; and responsive to receiving one or more selections of the one or more attachments and to receiving selected printing options associated with the one or more selections, sending the one or more selections of the one or more attachments and the selected printing options to a printing device; wherein one or more steps of are performed by one or more processors.
A method for mobile printing of email and message service items involves a server receiving an item (with attachments) from a mobile device. The server generates a notification message containing a unique URL and sends it back to the mobile device. Upon receiving the item, the server also generates an object at the URL and makes it accessible. This object allows the user to select attachments and specify printing options. Upon selection, the chosen attachments and printing options are sent to a printing device. This process is performed by one or more processors.
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December 30, 2014
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